Saggio Puntoni - A Dog’s Hero

Why did Saggio Puntoni want to cure distemper? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What was the name of the inventor who created the vaccine for canine distemper encephalitis?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Isaac Newton

• Saggio Puntoni

• Marie Curie

What disease did the vaccine created by Saggio Puntoni protect dogs from?

• Rabies

• Canine Distemper Encephalitis

• Kennel Cough

• Heartworm

What were the symptoms of canine distemper encephalitis in dogs?

• Excessive barking, hyperactivity, and aggression

• Itchy skin, sneezing, and coughing

• Weakness, fatigue, and overall illness

• Loss of appetite, weight gain, and excessive thirst

What did Saggio Puntoni's vaccine act as for dogs suffering from canine distemper encephalitis?

• A raincoat

• A superhero's cape

• A muzzle

• A leash

What did Saggio Puntoni's invention result in for dogs worldwide?

• Decreased suffering from canine distemper encephalitis

• Decreased energy and playfulness

• Decreased appetite

• Decreased lifespan

What qualities of Saggio Puntoni's made an indelible difference in the lives of dogs?

• Unwavering dedication, boundless creativity, and love for our furry friends

• Unwavering dedication, boundless creativity, and love for chocolate

• Unwavering dedication, boundless creativity, and love for video games

• Unwavering dedication, boundless creativity, and love for gardening

What should Saggio Puntoni's story inspire people to be?

• Rude and selfish

• Kind and compassionate

• Arrogant and boastful

• Lazy and unproductive

What should people use their own creative abilities to do, according to Saggio Puntoni's story?

• Make a negative impact in the world

• Make a positive impact in the world

• Do nothing and be indifferent

• Follow others and not think for themselves

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What can even the smallest acts of kindness create, according to Saggio Puntoni's story?

• A temporary ripple effect

• No effect at all

• A profound ripple effect

• A negative ripple effect